Mauritius, a volcanic island nation in the Indian Ocean, is known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs. The mountainous interior encompasses Black River Gorges National Park, with rainforests, waterfalls, hiking trails and native fauna like the flying fox. The capital, Port Louis, blends foreign influences and offers sites such as the Champs de Mars horse track, colonial Eureka plantation and 18th-century botanical garden. Capital: Port Louis Dialing code: +230 ISO code: MUS Currency: Mauritian rupee Continent: Africa Population: 1.296 million (2013) World Bank       Mauritius Marriage Law Requirements What are the legal requirements to get married in Mauritius? Legal age for marriage is 18 years for both men and women. If 16 or 17 years old then parental consent is required. Bride and Groom may not be related by blood or adoption. Two witnesses are required. How long do I have to be resident in Mauritius before I...

South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent, marked by several distinct ecosystems. Inland safari destination Kruger National Park covers vast shrublands populated by big game; the Western Cape encompasses lush wine lands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, wild beaches, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, forest and lagoons along the Garden Route, and the city of Cape Town, beneath flat-topped Table Mountain. Currency: South African rand Destinations:  Cango Caves, Oudtshoorn   Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park   Applying for a South African Visa Visitors’ visas are for international travellers (citizens of other countries) who have permanent residence outside South Africa and who wish to visit the country on a temporary basis for tourism or business purposes for a period of 90 days or less. A visa simply indicates that your application has been reviewed at a South African embassy, mis...